Sector 1 Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Herastrau Park
Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Sala Palatului
Enjoy a show at Sala Palatului, a popular theatre in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Things to do
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Sector 1
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The hotel is very nice however my £3k jewellery got stolen out of my room which was very disappointing had to call the police which ruined the trip. However can’t fault the hotel other than this incident.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Very clean and good value for money
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Nice staff. Good location. Room rather outdated . Good gym.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
very clean, friendly staff, Swim ruined by guests having their mobile phones on speaker phone. that should be banned. front desk best staff i've experienced for a while. cafe athenee need more staff and more experienced staff
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
Convenient location, next to the subway station and 7 minutes walk from the Gard de Nord railway station. Friendly front desk. Everything good except weak water pressure in the shower.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Colosseum Mall. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square.
